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Day 01: Delhi
On arrival, pickup from the Delhi International airport and transfer to hotel.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 02: Delhi - Haridwar by Train - 25 Km drive Rishikesh
Morning transfer to the railway station to board Shatabdi train to Haridwar.
Haridwar is the gateway to the four pilgrimages places (Yamunotri, Gangotri,
Kedarnath & Badrinath) in the Garhwal region and is located on the foothills
of Shivaliks.
On arrival 25 km drive to Rishikesh. Evening free.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 03: Rishikesh - Uttarkashi - Gangotri
Today, you will drive to Gangotri via Tehri & Uttarkashi. The road quickly
leaves the plains and winds its way through the foothills of the Garhwal Himalayas
to reach the ancient capital of Garhwal called "Tehri". We will
have lunch in Uttarkashi, an important town of this area mostly serving to
Indian pilgrims. From Uttarkashi the roads climb rather quickly and steeply
over several hairpin bends and the roaring Bhagirathi river always giving
you company. Gangotri (3140 m), with its famous Goddess Ganga Temple is inhabited
during the summer months.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 04: Gangotri - Bhojbasa (3800m) in 5h.
An easy walk (13 Km trek). We progress along a picturesque trail initially
passes through dense deodar forests before emerging into the wide unforested
valley. It then carries on to a small isolated forest of pine at Chirbases,
literally the abode of pines.
Overnight: Tent
Day 05: Bhojbasa - Gaumukh (3900m) - Tapovan (4450m) in
4h.
From Gaumukh, source of the Ganges, the scenery is fascinating, with praying
pilgrims and half-naked saddhus meditating along the banks of the tumultuous
stream that pours out of the glacier. The trail crosses Gangotri moraines
before reaching Tapovan and its gorgeous meadows, furrowed with streams and
scattered with flowers. From here the panoramic view over Shivling (6540m),
Meru (6660m) and the Bhaghirati massifs (above 6500m) is stunning. It is not
surprising that saddhus chose this area to meditate in summer time.
Overnight: Tent
Day 06: Tapovan
Explore the surrounding areas.
Overnight Tent
Day 07: Tapovan - Chirbasa in 5h.
In the morning, trek down to Chirbasa. Chirbasa is a nice place for camping,
covered by thick forest trees. Enjoy the evening in the shadow of many peaks.
Overnight: Tent
Day 08: Chirbasa - Gangotri in 4h.
Trek down to Gangotri.
Overnight: Tourist Bunglow
Day 09: Gangotri - Lata (1700m) - Belak Khal (2750m)
Morning drive down about 72 kms to a small village Called Lata, from where
we begin our second part of the Trek, The Hindu devotees used this pilgrimage
trail very regularly during the times when roads didn't exist and people used
to visit all the four holy temples on foot. The Trek from here to Belak is
over a well laid out path passing through thick forests. The path climbs gradually
into a side valley with trees of Oak, Pine, Fir and Rhododendrons lining the
entire path. Belak is a high Mountain meadow with summer settlements of villagers
from the valley who move up with their cattle for grazing. Arriving at Belak
by late afternoon. In the evening we explore this beautiful meadow.
Overnight: Tent
Day 10: Belak Khal - Budhakedar (1530m) in 6h
In the morning after having our breakfast we will trek to the village of Budhakedar,
an important place in Garhwal which houses the old temple of Kedar (Shiva).
The people of this village are mostly farmers. Enroute we will passes the
tiny villages like Pangrana, Jhala & Agund.
Overnight: Tent
Day 11: Budhakedar - Baghi Chatti (2600m) in 05h
Trek to Baghi Chatti. On the way we will come across the beautiful village
of Benakhal, situated at the top of a hill, with another impressive temple.
From here the walk is almost level through a number of villages, which give
us an insight into the way of life of these mountain people. Afterwards we
will have a steep climb through the forests of Rhododendrons and to the beautiful
high meadow of Baghi Chatti. The views of the mountains from this high meadow
are breathtaking and on a clear day one can see snowy peaks of the distant
Himalayas.
Overnight: Tent
Day 12: Bhaironchatti - Ghuttu (1600m) in 5h
We continue our way through forest and rice-fields to a ridge trail. From
the top, the view towards Mount Garhwal is quite impressive.
Enroute visit a sheep and a rabbit farm run by the government. From here we
will continue our trek over the road to reach Ghuttu, a small village very
popular with trekkers and pilgrims. Some of whom still use this route to go
to Kedarnath Temple.
Overnight: Tent
Day 13: Ghuttu - Panwali Khanta (3150m)
Trek to Panwali Khanta, another high mountain meadow. From here we will be
able to have magnificent panoramic views of the entire Garhwal Himalayas including
Gangotri, Kedarnath, Kedardome, Chaukhamba, Trisul, Kamet, Nanda Devi and
many other peaks. We climb up to Khinko La (3500m), then descend through a
magnificent tropical forest and rice-fields. Overnight: Tent
Day 14: Panwali Khanta - Maggu (3050m) - Triuginarain (1990m)
in 5h
Morning trek towards the temple village of Triuginarain (1,982 m), where as
per Hindu mythology, the lord Shiva got married to goddess Parvati. The village
houses an ancient temple where the marriage took place and is an important
pilgrimage spot for Hindus who visit this temple from all over the country.
Even the marriage fire still burns in the temple and it has been so for the
last so many centuries. The first half hour of the walk is through a forest
of rhododendrons descending gradually. From here on the walk is over the long
Panwali ridge with several ascents & descents, offers panoramic views
on either side and is an experience in itself. At the end of the ridge the
path descends steeply to Maggu Ki Chatti, an abandoned village, which was
used by pilgrims in the earlier days. A steep descent through a very thick
forest brings you to Triuginarain.
Overnight: Tent
Day 15: Triuginarain - Gaurikund - Kedarnath
Trek to Road head of Sonprayag then 15 Minutes drive to Gaurikund. The next
part of the walk begins through the narrow lanes of Gaurikund and the entire
walk of 14 km is dotted with shops and tea stalls which offer respite to the
pilgrims who brave out the five hour steep climb to Kedarnath. The walk is
over a well laid out path and quite steep at certain bends, the noisy river
Mandakani flows to your right all along the trail. Kedarnath, is a huge temple
village and right in the center stands the ancient temple of Kedarnath.
Overnight: Tourist Rest House
Day 16: Kedarnath
Day at leisure to explore this holy place
Overnight: Tourist Rest Hosue
Day 17: Kedarnath - Gaurikund - Rudraprayag
In the morning after having our breakfast we walk back to Gaurikund. From
here we drive to Rudraprayag, which is situated at the confluence of the Mandakini
and the Alakhnanda River. Arrival in Rudraprayag by late afternoon.
Overnight: Tourist Rest House
Day 18: Rudraprayag - Rishikesh
Drive to Rishikesh. On arrival Rishikesh transfer to the Hotel. Evening free
for personal activities.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 19: Rishikesh - Haridwar - Delhi
Morning free in Rishikesh to visit the Ashram, temples and meditation centers.
Afternoon transfer to Haridwar railway station to board Shatabdi train to
Delhi. On arrival in Delhi transfer to the Hotel.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 20: Departure transfer
Transfer to airport and fly back home
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Gangotri
Duration: 06 Days
Places to see: Gangotri- HARIDWAR– BARKOT-YAMNOTRI-HARSIL
Day 01- HARIDWAR– BARKOT (186 Kms/6 – 8 hrs)
Leave for Barkot from Haridwar after breakfast. Lunch (Packed) & Tea/
Coffee en route in Mussorie. Arrive and check in at The Char Dham Camp Guptakashi
and relax. Dinner and O/N at The Chardham Camp, Barkot.
Day 02 – BARKOT – YAMNOTRI – BARKOT. (Drive
32 kms, trek 14 kms round)
Again after an early breakfast leave for Hanuman Chatti (Drive 32 kms) to
start your journey. Take a local jeep to reach Phool Chatti to shorten your
trek by 5 kms. On arrival start your day on a tough trek of 7 kms one side.
Arrive at Yamunotri and pray at temple and also take a holy Achman to start
your most sacred pilgrimage to Char Dhams. Come back to Phool Chatti in the
evening to return back to Camp resort for dinner and relaxation with Ayurvedic
Massage at the resort. O/N at The Chardham Camp, Barkot.
Day 03 – BARKOT – HARSIL. (Drive 152kms/6 –
7 hrs)
After a relaxed breakfast leave for Harsil a drive of 152 kms. En route stop
at Uttarkashi for Tea/ Coffee & Lunch (Packed). On the way stop at Gangnani
for hot water spring dip. Restart to reach Harsil, One of the most beautiful
valleys in the world and reach The Char Dham Camp set amidst an apple Orchard
in Dharali village 2 kms away from Harsil cantonment in the valley on the
highway itself. On arrival check in for dinner. O/N The Chardham Camp, Harsil.
Day 04 – HARSIL – GANGOTRI – HARSIL. (Drive
22 km one way)
After breakfast leave for Gangotri and on arrival take a holy dip in the River
sacred The Ganges, also called Bhagirathi at its origin. Perform Pooja after
that and relax for sometime in the lovely surroundings. Come back to Camp
resort in the afternoon to relax in the bright sunshine and some of breathtaking
views of the valley beautiful. In the evening perform the Ganga Aarti at resorts
own riverbank. Dinner and O/N at The Chardham Camp, Harsil.
Day 05 – HARSIL – HARIDWAR
After early breakfast leave for Harsil, enroute Tea/ Coffee & Lunch (packed)
at Chamba. Arrive Haridwar by evening & proceed for your onward journey.
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